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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (#FCA ) has officially approved ClearToken, a London-based fintech company, to launch CT Settle, its digital asset settlement platform built on a delivery versus payment (#dvp ) mechanism. This approval makes ClearToken one of the first firms in the UK to hold dual regulatory status — as both an Authorized Payment Institution and a Crypto Asset Registered Entity.

CT Settle aims to solve one of the biggest gaps in institutional crypto adoption: secure and synchronized settlements across assets. By enabling real-time settlement between cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and fiat, the platform bridges traditional finance and Web3 infrastructure with full regulatory backing.

Beyond settlements, ClearToken’s roadmap includes entering the Bank of England’s Digital Securities Sandbox, a pioneering initiative that will allow it to test central clearing and margin services under live market conditions. This would mark a significant step toward institutional-grade #CryptoMarket plumbing, mirroring the risk-reduction frameworks long established in equities and derivatives markets.

The approval signals a clear message from UK regulators — the future of finance lies in regulated digital infrastructure, not in isolation from crypto, but through its integration with the broader financial system.

CT Settle isn’t just another platform launch; it’s a regulatory milestone that could redefine how digital assets move across borders, banks, and blockchains.

Feels like London is quietly positioning itself as the next institutional hub for regulated digital settlement.